Katherine Heigl is baring her soul about how Hollywood transformed her outlook on physical fitness. The beloved "Firefly Lane" actress, who has waged a long and arduous battle to embrace her body, has opened up about her desire for her daughters to have a different journey—one unmarred by appearance anxieties. She elucidates, "I'm endeavoring to impart this wisdom to my girls now: 'Don't let this be about altering your physique or battling with your body. Instead, make it about cultivating emotional well-being.'"
In an intimate and exclusive conversation with People Magazine, Heigl reminisced about her nearly two-decade journey in the limelight, which commenced when she was just 16 years old. Initially enchanted by the allure of fame, Heigl soon found herself grappling with the relentless pressure to slim down to conform to industry standards.
The actress confided to the publication, "Ever since I was 16, I've been urged to shed pounds. When I gaze upon my 16-year-old self, I think, 'That was your prime. What were they even complaining about?' It's surreal. Hollywood is truly bizarre." Heigl, who embarked on her career at a tender age, revealed that the relentless pressure from Hollywood turned her off the very notion of 'working out,' as she was subjected to unrealistic expectations at such a young age.
